Dr. Wyngaarden 
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February 23, 1984 
flexible method of operation provide the best- 
possible forum from which to examine and analyze 
these changes. 
Recommendations of RAC with regard to experi- 
mental proposals command the complete respect of 
the scientific community and assure the public of 
the best-available critiques. Thus, we view with 
great apprehension any moves to curtail the juris- 
diction of RAC, to create redundant review groups 
in other agencies to eliminate industry's oppor- 
tunity for RAC review, and to establish regula- 
tions governing research and development in a 
field that taxes the best modern science to keep 
pace with the acquisition of new knowledge. 
When an institution such as RAC has demonstrated 
that it can effectively deal with these issues, 
it should continue. We also recognize the impor- 
tance of having a full component of experts on 
RAC and encourage you to continue your diligent 
efforts to fill the committee vacancies. 
Sincerely , 
CWP : lb 
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